“This recognition is another example of the commitment to excellence and impact of the programs offered by UTA,” said Elizabeth Merwin, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CoNHI). “I’m extremely proud of the work our faculty does to promote student success and ensure we address critical workforce needs in our communities.”

The impact of UTA’s graduates in the workforce is reflected across the nation, but especially in North Texas. UTA partners with many area hospitals—such as Medical City Arlington, Texas Health Resources, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health—to fulfill patient care needs in surrounding communities and beyond.

CoNHI is the No. 1 producer of baccalaureate-degreed nurses in Texas and is the largest nursing program of any public institution in the country. CoNHI is ranked No. 56 among nursing master’s degree programs in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report. UTA’s doctor of nursing practice program is ranked No. 84.